# NTSB Accident MIA95LA056
> **MOONEY 20J** · 1995-01-08 · ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA95LA056
- **Event ID:** 20001207X02896
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-01-08
- **Location:** ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** 20J
- **Registration:** N205MD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the No. 3 connecting rod bolt due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. This resulted in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent ditching.

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